Cub Cadet PRO HW 354 Operation Manual - Page 16

3. Insert the hex screw (c) into the one of three index holes in the front gauge wheel bracket (e) that will give the front gauge wheel (b) a 1⁄4-1⁄2" clearance with the ground. 4. Note the index hole of the just adjusted front gauge wheel (b), and adjust the other front gauge wheels (b) into the respective index hole of the other front gauge wheel brackets (e). Service Charging the Battery Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the mower has been stored for a period of time. • A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the battery terminals. See Figure 4-10. Voltmeter Reading 12.7 12.4 12.2 12.0 State of Charge 100% 75% 50% 25% Charging Time Full Charge 90 Min. 180 Min. 280 Min. Figure 4-10 • Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps. Jump Starting WARNING Failure to use this starting procedure can cause sparking, and the gases in the battery to explode. 1. Connect the end of one cable to the disabled machine battery's positive terminal; then connect the other end of that cable to the booster battery's positive terminal. 2. Connect one end of the other cable to the booster battery's negative terminal; then connect the other end of that cable to the frame of the disabled mower, as far from the battery as possible. 3. Start the disabled mower following the normal starting instructions previously provided; then disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of their connection. 4. Have the mower's electrical system checked and repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting. Servicing Electrical System Fuse Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the mower's electrical system checked by your authorized service dealer. Safety Interlock System & Switch Operation Checks After the engine has warmed up, shut off the ignition and check the operation of the safety switches. • Make certain that the engine will not start unless the key switch is turned on, the transmission is in neutral and the blade clutch is disengaged. Place the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock position. If the engine will start with the transmission in any gear (not neutral), immediately shut off the engine and contact customer service. If the engine will start with the blade clutch engaged, immediately shut off the engine and contact customer service. To check operator presence controls: 1. With the neutral locks engaged, Start the engine and hold the left operator presence control lever down against the left handle and move the transmission shift lever into first gear. Now take your hand off the operator presence control lever and the engine should die. If it does not, immediately shut off the engine and contact customer service. 2. Repeat this procedure using the right operator presence control lever. 3. Shift the transmission into neutral, restart the engine, hold one of the operator presence controls down against the handle and engage the blade clutch. Now take your hand off of the operator presence lever and the engine should die. If it does not, immediately shut off the engine and disengage the blade. Electric PTO Clutch This clutch operates when the engine is running, the operator is in the operator's seat and the PTO is engaged. This electric clutch is a normally trouble free device. If a problem develops and the blades do not turn, first check the 20 amp fuse, then investigate the wiring harness and the connections to the seat switch, the PTO switch and the electric blade clutch. Then check the PTO switch and the electric blade clutch. If the PTO clutch is still not working properly, see an authorized service dealer. Deck Removal WARNING The muffler and any surrounding parts at the rear of the mower may be extremely hot, and could cause serious burns. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. Allow the muffler to fully cool before removing the belt from the PTO pulley. Remove the mower deck from the mower as follows: 1. Lower the deck to the ground. 2. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and the spark plug cap. 3. Using a 1⁄2" drive in the idler pulley bracket (a), turn the wrench counterclockwise and slide the deck belt off the PTO pulley. See Figure 4-11 for 36" decks and Figure 4-12 for 48" and 54"decks. (a) Figure 4-11 (a) Figure 4-12 4. Remove the four lynch pins (a) that secure the deck to the deck lift assembly. See Figure 4-13. (a) Figure 4-13 5. Turn front wheels as if to make a pivot turn. 6. Shift the deck toward the right side of the mower and remove. 7. To install reverse the process. 16 Section 4- Product Care